Articles for tag: Eucalyptus Oil, Folk Medicine, Menthol, Vicks, Vicks Vaporub

Karla News

Alternative Medicine

Is Vicks VapoRub a Fever Reducer?

Vicks VapoRub is a name that is virtually synonymous with “home remedy.” This medicinal salve contains a combination of fragrant herbal extracts, including menthol, eucalyptus oil and camphor. Although formally promoted only as a cough suppressant and pain reliever, dozens of home remedies utilize Vicks VapoRub as a catch-all component of modern folk medicine. My ...

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Drugs & Medications

ThermaCare VS. IcyHot

After spending a combined eight hours over a two day period assembling a gas grill single-handedly it was no surprise that my elbows were screaming from the tendinitis I have lived with for years. Normally, I use ThermaCare, but as both elbows required relief, I decided to compare products. I have tried a similar IcyHot ...